Introduction Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition, characterized by an itchy, non-infectious rash on the arms and legs. It consists of small, many-sided, flat-topped, pink or purple bumps. Considered to be an autoimmune disease, it typically occurs in people over the age of 30 years. It occurs more in females than in males. People with…
Introduction Nystagmus is a condition that causes involuntary, rapid movement of one or both eyes. It often occurs with vision problems, including blurred vision. This condition is sometimes called “dancing eyes.” It is a feeling like the eyes have a mind of their own. They move up and down, side to side, or in a circle.…
Numbness in the foot may be a temporary condition or it can be the result of a chronic condition, such as diabetes. The symptom can also be progressive. In the beginning, the person starts to lose some sensation in the foot then slowly lose more and more feeling as time goes on. Feet rely on…
Introduction Nerve pain, also called neuralgia or neuropathic pain, occurs when a health condition affects the nerves that carry sensation to the brain. It is a particular type of pain that feels different from other kinds of pain. There are different types of nerve pain, including: post-herpetic — this can happen after an episode of shingles (herpes…
Nasal allergy or allergic rhinitis is the most common symptom of allergy. It occurs in almost all people regardless of gender, age or race. Happening mostly due to external factors, climate changes play a very important role in allergic rhinitis. It is seen most predominant in rainy and cold seasons. In most cases, nasal allergy…
Introduction Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects saliva-producing (salivary) glands that are located near the ears. Mumps can cause swelling in one or both of these glands. Mumps was very common until mumps vaccination became routine. Since then, the number of cases has dropped dramatically. However, mumps outbreaks still occur, and the number…
Introduction Mucus in the body is natural and a very important part of how the body works. Tissues produce mucus to line and protect very important body parts including the mouth, nose, sinuses, throat, lungs, and gut. Most times, mucus is clear and thin. However, illness, diet, or environmental factors can sometimes increase mucus consistency.…
Introduction The term mole (in reference to skin) describes a variety of skin imperfections. Many prefer the term beauty mark. The medical term for mole is melanocytic nevus. Moles may be tanned, brown, black, reddish brown, red, purple, or skin-coloured and perfectly flat or raised. Most moles are smaller than a pencil eraser (about 1/2 inch). Moles are skin…
Lumbar spondylosis is the most common diagnosis you find when you approach a physician complaining about low back pain and stiffness. It is a degenerative condition affecting the discs, vertebral bodies and associated joints of the lumbar spine. Low back pain and other discomforts started from the time human beings started walking on two legs,…
Introduction Leukoderma or Vitiligo is a long-term problem in which growing patches of skin lose their colour. It can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnic group. The patches appear when melanocytes within the skin die off. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for producing the skin pigment, melanin, which gives skin its colour and protects it…
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